Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians are an important part of the healthcare field, and assist licensed pharmacists with dispensing prescription medications in the pharmacy setting. The Pharmacy Technician program will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a registered pharmacy technician and work in the dynamic field of pharmacy.
Minneapolis College’s pharmacy technician students complete an internship with a local retail or healthcare setting pharmacy. This hands-on training will prepare you for employment as a registered pharmacy technician after only one semester of coursework.
Health Care Information Session
Additional information sessions will be scheduled this fall.
You can attend a regularly scheduled general college information session and tour by clicking on a calendar date at this Admissions link.
Highlights
- Minneapolis College’s program is a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)-Recognized Education/Training Program
- You will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- You will gain hands-on experience working in one of our partner retail or healthcare pharmacies in an 80-hour internship.
- You can complete your certificate in as little as one semester.
- This program will allow you to develop an individual pathway towards further healthcare career goals.
- Minneapolis College’s program was developed in conjunction with community partners, taking into careful consideration the current workforce needs of retail and healthcare pharmacies.